What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Community Life Engagement position at The ARC of Greater New Orleans?
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The Arc of Greater New Orleans (ArcGNO) is one of Louisianas longeststanding and wellrespected human services agencies. We were founded in 1953 by parents who believed their children with disabilities should be included in their communities and should be able to pursue happiness just like everyone else. ArcGNO continues to advance inclusion active participation and social environments where everyone enjoys safe and productive relationships to reach their full potential.
Summary
Our CLE (Community Life Engagement) service professionals work to assist our participants with becoming a part of their local communities and becoming more independent. They work to integrate participants into the community by helping with daily activities finding employment providing transportation and advocating for the rights and services of individuals with disabilities.
Essential Job Functions
- Training and supervising assigned participants (work / nonwork community access volunteerism)
- Assists in planning and developing methods and procedures for implementing individual programs
- Submits an initial assessment and continuous annual assessments on their participants progress
- Hold consistent meetings regarding an individuals programming / services
- Implements and documents outcomes and methods per ISP and / or Behavior Management
- Completing all service documentation (attendance interaction work / nonwork activities)
- Completing scheduled training and continued education
- Provides confidential feedback to participants and other appropriate individuals. Advocates for all participants as appropriate
- Transports participants to designated locations following all safety and transportation guidelines
- Drives a morning or afternoon route including picking up participants from their homes or dropping off at their home
Education / Experience
Skills / Qualifications
Equal Employment Statement
The Arc of Greater New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disabilityprotected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify the Human Resources department.
Key Skills
Children Activity,Acquisition,Data Entry,Commissioning,Administration Office,Arbitration
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
